Scientists warn that if humanity does not take urgent measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, a rise in global sea levels by tens of meters could become a reality.
This could have catastrophic consequences for coastal cities and infrastructure around the world. This was announced by scientists at the Australian Antarctic Research Conference.
Particular attention of researchers is drawn to the East Antarctic ice sheet, previously considered stable, they report Noi.md with reference to .
Now it shows signs of accelerated melting due to global warming. Rising ocean and atmospheric temperatures, as well as more frequent extreme weather events, are intensifying this process.
In the last 30 years, the world’s ocean level has already risen by more than 10 centimeters, and the key factor is the melting of the Antarctic glaciers.
Scientists warn that without urgent action, ocean levels could rise by 80 centimeters or more by 2100, flooding many coastal cities.
